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Crime Scene Investigator Network Newsletter

JUNE 2013

Welcome to the June 2013 Crime Scene Investigator Network Newsletter

Excavations of Skeletal RemainsFrom an Anthropological Point of View

Danny Rinehart

Working with the International Commission for Missing Persons (ICMP), in Bosnia-Herzegovina, I was exposed to gravesites where different exhumation teams were making recoveries. These sites and many more are being investigated for humanitarian reasons in the hopes of identifying the remains with their respective families.

Excavation of graves
Prior to organizing an excavation of a suspected grave (mass or single) some basic background information about the number or victims, year of burial and type of grave (e.g.: dug hole, natural depression, cave) must be obtained. This information will assist in planning for resources, equipment, number of workers and the amount of time that will be necessary to perform recovery of remains. This is the most critical issue for a successful excavation, and it is imperative that reliability regarding this information is confirmed.

Locating Suspected Grave Sites
Statements of witnesses are not always positive in respect to exact locations due to emotional stress, seasonal changes in topography or landmarks that may have been destroyed, etc., but still are the most important and reliable source of information for general or specific site location of the grave. However, if possible, information should be collected from more than one witness. If the grave's specific location is not known, it may be verified by other means.

Site Assessment
Before the excavation can take place, a preliminary visit to the suspected site is necessary to map the area to be excavated. Above all it must be insured that the area has been cleared of surface debris. Search party personnel need to be briefed on customary elements that indicate the location of a gravesite.

The most useful indicators for a fresh, or new, gravesite are:

Differences in type and growth of vegetation — mixed species and disturbed growth

Forensic Evidence Technician | Greenville County, South CarolinaFinal Filing Date: June 14, 2013Salary: $17.42 per hourUnder general supervision, provides photographic documentation of crime scenes, collects, and preserves physical evidence. Performs a variety of types of analysis of evidence that may be collected at a crime scene in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and department/division policy. Enforces federal, state, and local laws as necessary. Works under stressful, sometimes dangerous situations. Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
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Crime Laboratory Analyst — Digital Evidence | State of FloridaFinal Filing Date: June 30, 2013Salary: $40,948.18 per yearAnalysts in the Digital Evidence section conduct detailed laboratory examination and analysis of computer evidence involved in criminal cases at the request of law enforcement agencies. The results of these examinations are incorporated into written reports which form a basis for associated legal proceedings.
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Criminalist I | Honolulu Police Department, HawaiiFinal Filing Date: June 13, 2013Salary: $3,511.00 per monthPerforms a variety of standard physical, chemical, instrumental, and microscopic analyses of evidence in connection with crime detection and law enforcement work; assists with more complex investigations and studies, and with assigned phases of research projects; and performs other related duties as required.
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Property Evidence Technician | City of Maricopa, ArizonaFinal Filing Date: June 30, 2013Salary: $35,188 - $48,507 per yearPerform duties using initiative and independent judgment with little or no supervision and with complete confidentiality. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers, other City departments, vendors, the public, etc. Developing new or improving existing systems, procedures and forms to increase efficiency. Follows up on assignments to determine progress and date of completion. Enter data or information into a computer terminal using software specific to the police department. Process property received from law enforcement personnel, maintaining integrity and chain of evidence. Transport evidence to/from DPS for analysis as needed. Photograph, collect, preserve and present physical evidence from a crime scene such as fingerprints, tire prints, shoe prints, firearms and biological items. Write departmental reports and supplements. Attend various meetings as needed. Actively support and uphold the City’s stated mission and values. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. Other duties as assigned.
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JAWS Signing CeremonyThe Joint Agency In-Water Strike or JAWS team is made up of the Bay County Sheriff's Office, Panama City Fire Department, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and Florida State Panama City's underwater criminology program. - By Kelly Ritenour - May 30, 2013

Daetech develops technology for next-generation police carIt has created a new mini version of its flagship product MIDAS — Mobile Image and Data Acquisition System. The gadget is used by investigators to gather evidence at a crime scene.Manchester Evening News - By Shelina Begum - May 20, 2013

The Evolution of Computer ForensicsSince the World Wide Web revolution in 1991, there has been significant growth in the use of computers, internet, e-mail, and recently cell phones for committing financial fraud and other criminal activities.Financial Mirror - By: Rakis Christoforou - May 17, 2013